Invites- Need Opinions!

cbatt

Hey everyone! I am trying to finalize invites this week. I personally am not that into the invites and while I want to find a design I like I don't want to spend a ton of money on them and am not super concerned with every little detail of them. 

With that being said, I have found most of the invites I like on websites like Wedding Paper Divas, Minted, Etsy. I really like the prices, design etc. of the ones I have found but I want some opinions on going with an online invite vs. invites through a person with a book etc. 

Any insight would be appreciated! 

Stina51286

I designed my own and am having them printed through cards&pockets.com. I will have to assemble everything though. They will be under $3 an invite for 200 invites.

[Deleted User]

Not sure exactly what kind of opinions you're looking for... I'm ordering my invites from Cards & Pockets. I have no problems with it. I ordered my STDs from WPD - and they turned out great. 

My coworker ordered her invites through a brick&mortar place. She wanted something super customized, though, for her DW. She's happy with her choice.

I guess I say if you like the designs, and aren't super concerned with every detail, why not order online?

SewInLoveWithDMB

Wedding Paper Divas and Minted will also provide free samples.  You might want to order some samples and take a look at them in person before ordering.

I ordered a bunch of samples from various sites and it's really nice to see them in person. It is helping me make a better decision!

cbatt

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[QUOTE]Not sure exactly what kind of opinions you're looking for... I'm ordering my invites from Cards & Pockets. I have no problems with it. I ordered my STDs from WPD - and they turned out great.  My coworker ordered her invites through a brick&mortar place. She wanted something super customized, though, for her DW. She's happy with her choice. I guess I say if you like the designs, and aren't super concerned with every detail, why not order online?
Posted by lplions[/QUOTE]

<div>Ok great! I just want to make sure I'm not forgetting some big factor with going with a brick and mortar. Thanks!</div>

shaylagirl

Thanks for the suggestions on Cards&Pockets ladies! 

I ordered my STDs from BasicInvite.com and I'm 100% happy with them, but, I didn't find anything on their site that just overwhelmed me for my invites.  Ditto WPD, but am drawing a blank on Minted. 

I'm off to go peruse C&P (and Minted too) now! 

That said, when I was looking; I hit up Zazzle, Michael's, Hobby Lobby...really ANY place that might have invites I could do on my own! 

Also, I'm not sure if you have a dress already, but Alfred Angelo also sells invites, and as one of their "brides", I -think- they offer a deal on those as well.

Honestly, I'm finding that invitations are the hardest part of planning.    I think because I have a mental image of what I want, but to make it a reality is WAY out of the price range I want to spend (even though FI says he's okay spending $400 on less than 100 invites.  Weirdo.).